Event Series The Centennial State in 100 Objects

The Centennial State in 100 Objects

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More

Make/Shift Monday: Wax Poetic

Redline 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, United States

Working with poetic and music-making devices, we're going to create some music beats, play out African drum beats and write poetry/lyrics to go with it. The songs and spoken word pieces that come from this will hopefully be inspired by wonder and what makes people feel adventurous. There will be a focus on tying the.... Read More

Event Series The Centennial State in 100 Objects

The Centennial State in 100 Objects

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More

A Year With Ai Weiwei Curator Discussion

McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

You're invited to the ribbon cutting for "A Year With Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" followed by reception and discussion with curator, Taliesin Thomas. Guests are invited to meet at Sea Lions Fountain on north end of Civic Center Park at 5:30 p.m. to view Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads and hear brief remarks about.... Read More

Pitch Lab: How To Be A More Engaging Speaker Using Stand-Up Comedy

Whether it's asking your boss for a raise, presenting a sprint demo or pitching a prospective customer, most of us are in sales whether we like it or not. This workshop is geared toward: Entrepreneurs & salespeople who want to differentiate from the competition Client-facing team members who want to be more influential speakers Executives.... Read More

Food Lover’s Book Club: Pasta

Ross-Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, United States

Making pasta is an art form, but it’s also one that can be attempted—and mastered—at home. Join Elise Wiggins, chef-owner (and pasta extraordinaire) of Cattivella, and Amanda M. Faison, the former food editor of 5280 Magazine to discuss Jen Louis’ Pasta By Hand, where one discovers that crafting an Italian feast doesn’t have to be.... Read More

Looking Forward: Demographic Change, Economic Shifts, and the Role of the Arts

McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Looking Forward: Demographic Change, Economic Shifts, and the Role of the Arts a conversation with Manuel Pastor Denver—like much of the metropolitan United States—is experiencing a combination of demographic and economic change. While increasing diversity is welcomed by many, it is feared by others. These diverging views are playing out against a backdrop of growing.... Read More

Edible Insects

Ford-Warren Library 2825 High St, Denver, CO, United States

Learn about this delicious and sustainable protein option from Wendy McGill of the Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch. The Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch, situated in Denver’s Valverde neighborhood, is the first farm in Colorado to raise insects for food and feed. Sample baked goods made with insects, learn about many of the foods that you can.... Read More

Stupid Questions, Stupid Talents

McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Is anything more powerful and effective than violence? Come for the thumb wrestling tournament, video games, and martial arts demonstration, stay for even more stupid questions like why do the most privileged use violence the most? and if hitting is so wrong, why does it feel so good? More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/stupid-questions-stupid-talents-is-anything-more-powerful-and-effective-than-violence/

The Science Lounge: Bloodcurdling Beasts

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit at this eerie evening of ghastly creatures and misunderstood monsters. Discover things that go bump in the night, from bloodsucking mammals to creepy crawlers. Can your constitution withstand the shock of nature’s most chilling critters? Costumes encouraged. 7 or 8 p.m. The Truth About Camel Spiders with Paula Cushing, curator.... Read More